George Culetsu

George Culetsu, 67, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Joe’s Mercy Health, Warren, OH of COVID-19.

He was born on April 3, in Calarasi, Romania, the son of Constantine and Maria Stamos Culetsu.

He came to the United States in 1978 and lived in New Jersey until 1988 when he moved to Warren, Ohio. He was a member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (where he worked the Greek festival), member of AHEPA, and the Pan Rhodian Society. George enjoyed his family and friends, his garden, working around the house, and his job and coworkers at Trumbull Co. Maintenance! Prior to that he was a self-employed union printer for years.

George had a great sense of humor and made friends everywhere he went. He loved people! His entire family and his sons, Dino and Manoli, meant the world to him as did his wife, Irene. They had 31 wonderful years together. Not only did George love spending time with friends, he loved his family.  George did everything for his sons and never missed their games or sporting events.  

He is survived by his wife, Irene whom he married August 20, 1988, sons , Dino, and Manoli, sister Aurelia , niece, Angi, (Shams) Siddiqi of Austin , Texas, mother in law Panaiota Magiassos of Howland, sister and brother in law Maria (George) Pahoulis, brother and sister in law Sam (Maria) Magiassos , nieces and nephews, Vasili, Manoli and Tara Pahoulis, Panayiota (Gia) and Pete Sankey, Manoli M. , Eleni, Jabraan, Ilaan, Raya, Dino’s girlfriend, Maryfay Dimitriadis, Godson Michael Safos,  his best friend Bob Safos and cousins Tom, Katharine, and Joanie. He was preceded in death by his parents, father in law Emanuel Magiassos and his son Peter (Panayioti) Culetsu.

A special thank you goes out to His Eminence Metropolitan Savas Zembillas, Father Costa Valantasis and all our family members Peggy Gallek, and the entire community for their blessings and continued prayers for George.

A private family service will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church with Father Costa Valantasis officiating.

 Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. A celebration of George’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Demetrios Church.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send condolences to George’s family.

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